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November 2018 - Posts
Busy Winter Construction At Augusta Quarry Promises Convenient Summer Swimming Access 
Construction underway at what will be the terminus loop and parking lot of the quarry access road. Driving along Blount Avenue, you may occasionally be able to see workers transporting materials ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 30, 2018 at 9:15 AM
  
Public Art to Transform Gay Street Green Space 
The City is proceeding with its largest single commission of public art to date – a $500,000 interactive sculpture that aims to transform downtown’s passive Cradle of Country Music Park into a dynamic ... more» 
Posted by fmcanally  On Nov 28, 2018 at 3:42 PM
  
Keeping Up with South Waterfront Development - Part 1 
View of One River Walk from Chapman Highway, looking eastward on Sevier Avenue The South Waterfront area along the Tennessee River has been undergoing tremendous physical changes during the las ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 27, 2018 at 3:33 PM
  
Winter Work: How the Special Events Office Delivers the Holidays 
Layers. That’s the secret to enduring outdoor work in cold weather with the City’s fall and Christmas in the City events. Just like City staffers’ wardrobe strategy, there are many layers involved ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 20, 2018 at 1:38 PM
  
Winter Work: How Public Service Helps the City Shine Bright through the Holidays 
Layers. That’s the secret to enduring outdoor work in cold weather with the City’s fall and Christmas in the City events. Just like City staffers’ wardrobe strategy, there are many layers involved in ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 19, 2018 at 4:32 PM
  
Winter Work: How Public Service Workers Make Knoxville's Holidays on Ice Happen 
Layers. That’s the secret to enduring outdoor work in cold weather with the City’s fall and Christmas in the City events. Just like City staffers’ wardrobe strategy, there are many layers involved in ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 15, 2018 at 7:05 PM
  
What's Your Solid Waste I.Q.? - Curbside Recycling 
1. What is the proper way to recycle empty plastic bags or plastic films (like sandwich bags and plastic wraps)? A. Plastic bags/films are not recyclable. - INCORRECT. Plastic bags/films can be ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 14, 2018 at 9:47 AM
  
TREE-iffic Arbor Day Celebration at West View Elementary 
As kids from the Environmental Club of West View Elementary erected new trees around their playground, one student got a chuckle out of the adults when he exclaimed, “Whoa! This club is FUN!” O ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 09, 2018 at 5:31 PM
  
New Sidewalks Extend Pedestrian Network 
Knoxville’s pedestrian network continues to grow with several projects recently completed, totaling at 3,700 linear feet of new sidewalk. The three projects, which combined represent more than $1M ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 08, 2018 at 4:47 PM
  
UT Homecoming Parade Bolstered by Cumberland Avenue Merchant Participation 
The pedestrian bridge spanning over Cumberland Avenue offered a nice vantage point for the UT Homecoming Parade route held on Friday, Nov. 2, the, but the big crowds were huddled along sidewalks b ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 08, 2018 at 4:33 PM
  
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